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B. Each member and alternate member shall continue to serve in office after the expiration date of his or her term until a successor is duly appointed. Vacancies, as they occur, shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as in the case of original appointments. §3-�55. Organization; Officers: The Historic District Commission shall elect annually a Chairman, Vice Chairman and Secretary from its own members. The election shall take place at the first meeting of the Board after July I of each year. §3-5 . Meetings: Meetings of the Commission shall be held at the call of the Chairman, at the request of two members and in such other manner as,the Commission shall determine in its Rules and Regulations. Four members of the Commission., not including alternates, shall constitute a quorum. §3 10-57. Powers and duties, A. The Commission shall exercise its powers in administering and regulating the construction and alteration of any structures or buildings within any Local Historic District established within the Town of Mashpee as set forth under the procedures and criteria established in this Article. In exercising its powers and duties hereunder, the Commission shall pay due regard to the distinctive characteristics of each building, structure and District area. In addition, the Commission may exercise any other powers or duties designated by Town Meeting or by the General Laws. C. The Commission may adopt, and from time to time amend, reasonable rules, regulations and guidelines not inconsistent with the provisions of this Bylaw or M.G.L. Chapter 40C, setting forth such forms and procedures as it deems desirable and necessary for the regulation of its affairs and the conduct of its business, including requirements for the contents and form of applications for certificates, fees, hearing procedures and other matters and design guidelines for construction and alterations within a District area. The Commission shall file a copy of any such rules, regulations and guidelines with the office of the Town Clerk. D. The Commission shall keep a permanent record of its resolutions, transactions, decisions and determinations and of the vote of each member participating therein. E. The Commission shall undertake educational efforts to explain to the public and property owners the merits and functions, of a Historic District." 25